Michelangelo replied: "That is according to the oxen.

If Bolognese, oh! then with a doubt ours of Florence are smaller." Possibly Albrecht Duerer may have met him in the artistic circles of Bologna, since he came from Venice on a visit during these years; but nothing is known about their intercourse.
III Julius left Bologna on the 22nd of February 1507.

Michelangelo remained working diligently at his model.

In less than three months it was nearly ready to be cast.

Accordingly, the sculptor, who had no practical knowledge of bronze-founding, sent to Florence for a man distinguished in that craft, Maestro dal Ponte of Milan.